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Washington Commanders pick former HBCU star in NFL Draft

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round (245th overall), marking…

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Shilo Sanders inks free agent deal after NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted…

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Former HBCU RB selected on day three of 2025 NFL Draft

The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars selected former HBCU running back Bhayshul Tuten of North Carolina A&T with the No. 104 pick in…

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Shedeur Sanders drafted in fifth round

In one of the most unprecedented slides in NFL history, Shedeur Sanders was finally selected in the NFL Draft. The…

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Baltimore Ravens select imposing tackle from HBCU

Carson Vinson, a standout offensive tackle from HBCU Alabama A&M, was selected in the fifth round (141st overall) of the…

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Former WNBA player tapped for HBCU HC vacancy, per report

Former WNBA player and University of Houston assistant Tai Dillard is expected to become the head women’s basketball coach at…

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Blake Harper has his HBCU and power programs on list

Blake Harper still has his HBCU in his orbit — along with a pair of Power Four schools. The former…

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Former HBCU player signs WNBA contract

Tilly Boler made the most of her basketball career as an HBCU star at Jackson State University. Now she’ll get…

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Newly hired HC bringing blueprint from legendary HBCU coach

Morgan State University has named Nadine Domond as its new head coach for women’s basketball, launching a new chapter in…

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NBA star, Heisman winner officially takes over HBCU program

Courtesy of FAMU communications TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) Vice President and Director of Athletics Angela Suggs announced today that Charlie Ward,…

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Washington Commanders pick former HBCU star in NFL Draft

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round (245th overall), marking a significant milestone in the career of the former HBCU standout from Alabama State. Croskey-Merritt’s journey to the NFL is a testament to his resilience and determination.

Born in Montgomery,…

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